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Though baseball fans everywhere have come to know Carlos Zambrano, or El Toro, as the bat-crashing, Barrett-smashing, finger-pointing, homer-slugging ace of the Cubs, what they don't know about him is

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A civilization from the first galaxies in the universe struggles and evolves with every new generation to survive. Its government forced to divide the people. Without a home and their planet destroyed

While the Kansas City Royals may have come out of the blue with their success in 2014, the 2015 edition of the team had high expectations and they met them to the fullest degree in winning the 2015 Wo

Despite love, support and guidance there are many children with impairing developmental, neurological, emotional and/or behavioral states that threaten the child's positive family development, partici

Lauren Werthman struggles with guilt and depression. Even moving to another state and into a new home doesn't help her overcome the life-altering aftermath of losing her sister. Memories of the tragic

It began with a man not content with the land God had given him. Elimelech saw the fruitful soil to the east, in the idol worshipping country of Moab, and against all advice he moved to the greener pa

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Shipwrecked on the remote volcanic island of Agrihan, and with one of them severely injured, Lou Benson and Jim and Staci Kirk have to find their way to civilisation. Joined by orphan Ailsa Cudby, who

Mind and Body Stress Relief with the Alexander Technique sets out to explain not only how the Technique can alleviate physical stress, but how it can help to reduce mental and emotional stress as well

A new, fresh approach to lovely songs, combining all the elements for you to use and perform with at your fingertips. Scores laid out by an engineer combined with a music note writing program made for

Using insights gleaned from the Bible and psychology, this book is for anyone who is interested in helping the children deal with traumatic issuesThe inner world of a healthy child is filled with wond

The latest edition of the communication guide that has sold more than 1,000,000 copiesAn enlightening look at how peaceful communication can create compassionate connections with family, friends, and

Nighthawk: African Ice is a sequel to Nighthawk Crossing. Wanted by the FBI for murder and smuggling, Joseph Branson, Chief of the Midlake Indian Tribe and a former Navy SEAL, flees with his wife Haze

American history before and after the Wall Street Crash of 1929 Providing a balanced, realistic picture of a time rife with hardships, The Great Depression for Kids brings the era and key concepts to

It is an unfortunate and widespread problem where the elderly and/or disabled are left alone with no one to help, yet they are still expected to uphold to the city standards with their home and proper

The 16th Cliff Hardy mysteryThis collection of stories finds Cliff Hardy in his usual milieu of inner Sydney mixing with the good, the bad, and the quirky as he works on his cases. With his wisecracks

Come along with Tashi and his friend Jack on four new adventures of mystery and magic! Each story features a full-page color illustration. Tashi is bold and clever, and tells the best stories ever!

Indonesia, South Africa, Estonia, Lithuania, Shetland, Nicaragua. Many worlds meet in these poems as nature dyes Sujata Bhatt’s many languages with its own hues. The real merges with the surreal and t

Goodman, an economist and specialist in health policy, retirement reform, and tax issues, examines the problems with the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and solutions that will empower patients and competit

The next installment in the series, this book follows the young, 17th-century explorer Pierre-Esprit Radisson from North America to France and back, with plenty of excitement along the wayAfter spendi

"With a focus on dramatic stories, personalities, and turning points, and accompanied by educational, hands-on activities, The US Congress for Kids helps children understand how the government functio

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A children’s introduction to the avians of the Arctic With a simple layout and easy-to-follow format, this beautiful book introduces young readers to a dozen birds that call the Arctic home. From the

With humor and warmth, this children’s picture book raises awareness about poverty and hungerBest friends Sofia and Maddi live in the same neighborhood, go to the same school, and play in the same park, but while Sofia’s fridge at home is full of nutritious food, the fridge at Maddi’s house is empty. Sofia learns that Maddi’s family doesn’t have enough money to fill their fridge and promises Maddi she’ll keep this discovery a secret. But because Sofia wants to help her friend, she’s faced with a difficult decision: to keep her promise or tell her parents about Maddi’s empty fridge. Filled with colorful artwork, this storybook addresses issues of poverty with honesty and sensitivity while instilling important lessons in friendship, empathy, trust, and helping others. A call to action section, with six effective ways for children to help fight hunger and information on antihunger groups, is also included.

The poems in Horse with Hat cover family feuds; the familial effects of World War II; and horses, both in general and in poet Marty Smith’s childhood experience. Some poems look at the long relationsh

There’s more to Michigan than beautiful forests, shuttered factories, and miles and miles of stunning shoreline. Armed with this offbeat travel guide, you’ll soon discover the strange underbelly of th

Bruce Meyer’s forte is to delve into the interconnectedness of our relationship with the physical and the spiritual. He is a poet channeling the music and suffering of the human experience and, beyond

The stories in Istanbul Blues are filled with Buket Uzuner’s remarkable sensitivity and psychological insight, taking us into the memories and imaginations of children and adults, and exploring shared

A breathtaking novel that follows the hidden and intertwined lives of four young women as they face difficult, life-changing, impossible choices during the 1920s, 1960s, and the present'I woke up with

With 2014 marking the 60th anniversary of the release of Elvis Presley’s first record, “That’s All Right,” this book makes the perfect companion for celebrating the life and music of one of the world’

"Between A and Z"is a collection of poems that begins in Tehran, Iran, and ends in San Antonio, Texas, with plenty of stops along the way to observe people, places and nature, and to gather stories. S

Combining precise attention to detail with linguistic virtuosity and a dry humor, promising young Irish poet Caoilinn Hughes traces the parallels between scientific exploration and poetic venturing in

Elizabeth Nannestad’s playful, close observations of wilderness and wild women of several generations are held together by the wind and time shifts. With broad, encompassing sweep of history, untamed

"Containing practical, specific parenting advice; strategies for effecting change with educators, store managers, corporations, and more; and tips for challenging and changing the media, this essentia

A first collection from a reviewer, editor, and scholar of poetry, Tonight the Summer’s Over explores the themes of belonging and estrangement with precise resonance. Born in Belfast but brought up in

Unsettling, beautiful, laced with dark humour and tenderness, The Answer and Other Love Stories explores the inner lives of those who live as neighbours, pass each other in the street and work side by

A is for the Art Institute where the lions stand proud. They guard the precious art inside and welcome the crowd. B is for Chicago Blues, the sound heard on the street. Jam with a harmonica and keep t